Christmas decorations adorn White House

The first family’s official Christmas ornament adorns the East Garden Room’s tree.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

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Christmas trees decorated in green orbs and twinkle lights frame a doorway to the East Room.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

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The White House crèche is on display for the 50th year. It sits between two sparkling Christmas trees in the East Room.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

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A wreath covering a mantelpiece in the Green Room is covered with silhouette busts of U.S. presidents. A ribbon in the center reads “Merry Christmas.”

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

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The official White House Christmas tree, visible from the Grand Foyer, stands 18 feet and 6 inches tall.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

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This year’s gingerbread White House mirrors the life-sized version’s exterior. Two hundred pounds of gingerbread, 100 pounds of pastillage dough, 20 pounds of chocolate and 20 pounds of royal icing make up the edible creation.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

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In the East Room, first lady Melania Trump embraces school children, amidst their Christmas crafting.

The first family’s official Christmas ornament adorns the East Garden Room’s tree.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

Christmas trees decorated in green orbs and twinkle lights frame a doorway to the East Room.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

The White House crèche is on display for the 50th year. It sits between two sparkling Christmas trees in the East Room.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

A wreath covering a mantelpiece in the Green Room is covered with silhouette busts of U.S. presidents. A ribbon in the center reads “Merry Christmas.”

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

The official White House Christmas tree, visible from the Grand Foyer, stands 18 feet and 6 inches tall.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

This year’s gingerbread White House mirrors the life-sized version’s exterior. Two hundred pounds of gingerbread, 100 pounds of pastillage dough, 20 pounds of chocolate and 20 pounds of royal icing make up the edible creation.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

In the East Room, first lady Melania Trump embraces school children, amidst their Christmas crafting.

The first family’s official Christmas ornament adorns the East Garden Room’s tree.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

Christmas trees decorated in green orbs and twinkle lights frame a doorway to the East Room.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

The White House crèche is on display for the 50th year. It sits between two sparkling Christmas trees in the East Room.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

A wreath covering a mantelpiece in the Green Room is covered with silhouette busts of U.S. presidents. A ribbon in the center reads “Merry Christmas.”

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

The official White House Christmas tree, visible from the Grand Foyer, stands 18 feet and 6 inches tall.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

This year’s gingerbread White House mirrors the life-sized version’s exterior. Two hundred pounds of gingerbread, 100 pounds of pastillage dough, 20 pounds of chocolate and 20 pounds of royal icing make up the edible creation.

PHOTO: Emily Wishingrad, HTV

In the East Room, first lady Melania Trump embraces school children, amidst their Christmas crafting.